People do not become Angels. Oranges do not become apples. Dogs do not become cats. Although this was a cute movie (except for the Georgia accent)-- and I'm a huge fan of "It's a Wonderful Life"--both movies perpetuate the incorrect teaching. When I die, I hope to become a saint in Heaven.
Plot summary
Raymond is the family black sheep, relying on handouts from his half-brother, Otis. He's lost his job, his apartment, and all his confidence until word comes that he has inherited an English countryside property. Otis gladly purchases a one-way ticket for the new "Lord of the Manor". Except Raymond discovers his inheritance is no manor house, but a small, crumbling stone church that's the center of a scheme by the village scrooge, Malcolm Slee, in his frantic search for a valuable chest of gold hidden in the village by King Charles at the end of the English Civil War. Raymond initially accepts Slee's offer to purchase the church, but has second thoughts when he learns from the local Bed & Breakfast owner Rachel that a family with children lives on the property. As Raymond and Rachel begin to bond, Raymond is singled out by a mysterious young orphan named Diggity, who believes that if he helps Raymond find his way in life, he will earn his wings as an angel.
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Director
Top cast
Lynda Baron as Mrs. Emma Stamps
Andrew McCarthy as Raymond Cane
Louise Lombard as Rachel Blackmon
Fiona Fullerton as Felicia
Tech specs
720p.WEB 1080p.WEB 837.37 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
Movie Reviews
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Cute Movie; Bad Theology
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Geogia Boy Andrew McCarthy meet very small Hamlet some where in the English hinterland.
This McCarthy film is a very good "feel good" movie. McCarthy's character Raymond in the movie might have been dropped on other side of the earth when he arrives from Georgia in this small English Village where most of the people are quaint and friendly except an old curmudgeon who is up to no good in a very big way. The old crank reminded me of Ebenezer Scrooge. The movie possesses a degree of pathos. Watch and see. I liked it for it charm and it certainly would be good movie for the whole family!
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Great Film! Flawed however
I really enjoyed this film - Espectially Louise Lombard. Unfortunately Raymonds Georgia accent is contrived and horribly flawed - to the point that I became slightly embarrassed by it. Hint - a never-do-well southerner doesn't have the accent of southern aristocracy (even if he has a good heart)! Sad - because this is an absolutely charming film. It's a great story - extremely well written and not overly contrived. The setting is accurate and wonderful, though a bit narrow in scope, and the cinematography is top-notch. While it could have benefited from stronger directing - it still was charming and fun. Louise Lombard played the role with perfection The two things that save this film are Louise and the story-line. I certainly recommend this film - but you will have to concentrate on not laughing at Andrew McCarthy's poor interpretation of Raymonds character.